Addressing the ceremony, Prince Sultan highlighted the importance of Qur’an and attributed the security and stability in the Kingdom to its adherence to the Qur’anic teachings and values. He commended the efforts of Saudi leadership in the service of Qur’an. “I am born and brought up in the house of Prince Salman where Qur’an recitation has been a regular event,” he said.
Prince Sultan urged Muslims not to show any negligence toward taking care of the Qur’an and spreading its message all over the world.
Sheikh Saud bin Ibrahim Al-Shuraim, imam and khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, explained the benefits of learning and memorizing the Qur’an. “It’s the best way to become closer to God,” he added.
Al-Shuraim praised Prince Sultan for organizing the Qur’an contest in which 78 children took part. Prince Sultan distributed prizes among the winners of the contest, which was named after him.
